Hamblen County, TN
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $881/mo | $793 – $969/mo |
| 1 BR | $887/mo | $798 – $976/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,135/mo | $1,022 – $1,249/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,444/mo | $1,300 – $1,588/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,827/mo | $1,644 – $2,010/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Hamblen County, TN (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Hamblen County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Hamblen County
- Tennessee Valley Housing Services
600 Sulphur Springs Rd, Morristown, TN, 37813 · 4235865115
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Hamblen County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,050 |
| 2 people | $32,050 |
| 3 people | $36,050 |
| 4 people | $40,050 |
| 5 people | $43,300 |
| 6 people | $46,500 |
| 7 people | $49,700 |
| 8 people | $52,900 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Hamblen County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
AVONLEA GREENE
7315 AVONLEA WAY, TALBOTT, TN, 3787772 income-restricted units36 2BR, 36 3BRBuilt 2023Compliance through ~2053WALTERS RIDGE APARTMENTS
578 HOUSLEY ST, MORRISTOWN, TN, 3781488 income-restricted units44 1BR, 44 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047- 40 income-restricted units of 41 total24 2BR, 17 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046
RUTLEDGE PLACE
792 SEYMOUR ST, MORRISTOWN, TN, 3781364 income-restricted units24 1BR, 36 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046FAIRWAY APTS
2021 N ECONOMY RD, MORRISTOWN, TN, 3781477 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045- 50 income-restricted units50 1BRBuilt 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044
- Elderly
LINCOLN MANOR APTS
1107 S JACKSON ST, MORRISTOWN, TN, 3781380 income-restricted units32 1BR, 40 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 VILLAGES AT BARKLEY LANDING
450 BARKLEY LANDING DR, MORRISTOWN, TN, 3781364 income-restricted units16 2BR, 32 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029KNOB HILL APTS (MORRISTOWN)
1459 DE VAULT ST, MORRISTOWN, TN, 3781448 income-restricted units44 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19914% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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